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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.33, 631.61 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.33, 631.61 and 216.14 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.33 : 631.61 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.33/631.61 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.33x = 631.61 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.33x = 136,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,516.19/421.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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